7-25-09 Cancun Day 5 view from balcony
Friends:
Since we had been taking tours all week, we decided to “stay in” and enjoy the offerings of our hotel, Dreams Resort & Spa. We decided to go to the “deep” beach. Eliana and I wanted to collect sea shells so we brought our snorkel gear and wore our beach shoes. While the entrance to the water is a little rocky with shells and stones, it smooths out if you go out a little further. It was perfect for shallow snorkeling and shell collecting, especially for Eliana.
7-25-09 Eliana poses w snorkel gear
The water was so clear, it was like swimming in a pool. I am still in awe of the beauty of Caribbean water! Eliana loved snorkeling and stayed under a lot!
7-25-09 Eliana snorkeling
Soleil stayed mostly under a palapa because the day before, at Tulum, she burned under the scorching sun.
7-25-09 Straw palapas that line the beach
We met a nice family from Iowa and Eliana made a new friend!
7-25-09 Eliana makes a new friend - Erin from Iowa
Our hotel hosts many weddings. It’s a perfect location because of the majestic cliff views, the beach access (for the wedding reception), and the balmy, breezy weather. I wish I could get married again here! LOL
7-25-09 Gazebo on the cliff overlooking the ocean, set up for a wedding
I loved the walk on the perimeter of our hotel, which is surrounded by water on three sides. The views are breathtaking!
7-25-09 Rocky cliff view
There were even iguanas on the grounds of our resort. He sort of blends into the rocks.
7-25-09 Iguana on the hotel grounds
Here I am, after a full day of fun in the Caribbean sun! (Warning: no makeup! LOL)
7-25-09 After a long day at the beach
Because we are situated on Punta Cancun (Cancun Point), the resort has a lighthouse to warn the ships at night. Our lighthouse happens to be a pretty candy cane design.
7-25-09 Dreams Resort lighthouse
Eliana and I have a cool souvenir – a sea urchin shell found on the beach (A kind woman found it and gave it to Eliana). It still has to be bleached and clean, to get rid of the fishy smell.
7-25-09 Sea Urchin found on the beach
Take a look at our awesome treasures from under the sea. Wow! What a collection! We have sea shells, sea glass, stones, tile, coral, and even petrified wood. I can’t wait to display our treasures.
7-25-09 Our collection of sea shells & other underwater treasures
Here’s another pretty sunset in Cancun.
7-25-09 The sun sets over Dreams
After our day at the beach, Eliana and Soleil ordered room service (24 hour room service is included in the price!) and watched a DVD (the hotel offers a collection of DVDs available free of charge) while Antonio and I dined at the Seaside Grill, an adult-only restaurant on the grounds at night.
7-25-09 Two goofy girls in the hotel room
It was our last night in this incredible Caribbean paradise. Sigh. But what a memorable vacation this has been!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
